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Nelson Brook Gorge Falls
Orange, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Orange.
At a glance
Overview
Gorge pools. Plan for about Five to ten minutes from a rural shoulder pull-off to the brook. (0.1 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Most visitors come for the view; swimming may be limited or not allowed.
- County
- Orange County
- Water type
- Gorge
- Swim feature type
- Gorge pool
Know before you go
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Nelson Brook Gorge Falls is a minor tiered cascade on Nelson Brook in the town of Orange, in Orange County. It is, without a maintained trail or formal pull-off, and the surrounding land is mostly private woodlot. Treat this as a brief roadside look from a allowed shoulder spot near the mapped coordinate; do not cross fences or descend onto posted land. The feature shows best within a day or two of rain. For a reliable Orange County outing, the swim areas at Groton State Forest (Boulder Beach and Kettle Pond) are the stronger targets.
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